Control is not the same as ownership
An investor wants to invest 500,000 euros for 30% of your shares. You’ll retain 70%, a comfortable majority. Sounds good. Until you read the shareholders’ agreement, and the room falls silent.
Because 70% of the shares is not the same as 70% of the controlling interest. The small print contains approval rights, veto rights and anti-dilution clauses that undermine your control. You can read here how to prevent your company from being run over your head.
Because 70% of the shares is not the same as 70% of the controlling interest. The small print contains approval rights, veto rights and anti-dilution clauses that undermine your control. You can read here how to prevent your company from being run over your head.